Rhus mysorensis
G. Don
(c) Ravuri Krishna Chaitanya, some rights reserved (CC BY)
(c) Ravuri Krishna Chaitanya, some rights reserved (CC BY)
(c) Raja Sekhar Chimirala, some rights reserved (CC BY)
What to Eat
Edible parts: Fruit
The fruit is edible.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
Asia, India,
How to Identify
A tropical shrub in the Anacardiaceae family that produces edible fruit.
Medicinal Uses
Phytochemical screening of the plant has identified the presence of several chemical constituents, including cardiac glycosides, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, sterols, and phenols. The plant contains compounds such as limonene, sabinene, α-pinene, β-caryophyllene, as well as α- and β-eudesmol. The fruit is used to treat dysentery, and a leaf decoction is administered for itching. Leaves are also used in managing diarrhea and stomatitis, while leaf paste is applied to relieve rashes and allergies. The root, stem, and leaves have been traditionally used to manage diabetes.
Notes
The name is ambiguous.
Names & Synonyms
Amani, Amboni
References (1)
- Datar, M. N. & Upadhye, A. S., 2015, Forest foods of Northern Western Ghats: Mode of Consumption, Nutrition, and Availability. Asian Agri-History Vol. 19, No. 4, 2015 (293–316)
